Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
Abortion is a taboo topic to discuss yet it is something I feel strongly about. Living in a country where abortion is illegal and in a society where child-bearing is the norm for women, no wonder people discard this subject so hastily.
I've seen women younger than me who got married out of pregnancy or become single moms. I have nothing against these people. In fact, I applaud them because giving birth and raising a child are huge responsibilities that they must get accustomed to. Being a mom entails unconditional sacrifice and devotion.
Yet do all of these women who became mothers are truly prepared for the challenge that awaits them? I've heard some women who delved into depression because their careers had suffered, their financial freedom have been curtailed or their emotions are just not equipped yet for the hardships of motherhood.
So this brings me the big question. Does this justify bringing a child into the world?
As heartless as it may sound, I believe women have a choice, therefore, I agree with abortion. Having said these, I believe a lot of women out there will be shocked out of their wits. Abortion, as others mostly say, is comparable to murder as it deprives the life out of unborn children. Being in a catholic country, we are reared to embrace life whenever possible hence women have no choice but to give birth even if it's an unwanted pregnancy.
I'm not saying that abortion is right but I want to point out that women should have the RIGHT in deciding whether to push through with a pregnancy or not. After all, it's our body, it's our life. If raising a child would only foster misery in a woman's entire existence in this world, then I believe it's better to do away with it rather make the child suffer in the end. There are already so many children suffering because of undeserving parents. However, such task should be treated seriously and considered wisely. It wouldn't be wise to abort on a habitual basis as it also places a toll on the health of the woman. Also women should be wary of the type of abortion method used and ensure that it won't place any critical danger on their welfare.
And as for destroying life of unborn children, I would have to say that sometimes it has to be done in order to preserve resources. This is especially true for very populous countries like China where they have the one-child policy. Every human being consumes earth's natural resources and our population just keeps growing at an alarming rate. If there are no means of control in place, our planet may no longer be able to sustain all its inhabitants. It may sound extreme at this point but it's a very likely possibility in the remote future.
Yet abortion may perceive like an escape route for women who didn't want to face the responsibility of motherhood. Of course every woman has its own story for doing so and abortion is never a pleasant task which is why most women who resort to it have very serious reasons for doing so. Let's remember that abortion is only an option and that practicing safe sex to avoid unwanted pregnancy is still the ultimate responsibility of both partners.
I go for pro-choice and I'm not ashamed of it. Every woman must not be afraid to choose what's best for her. Whether it's being a mother or not, she has the right to live to a life that will make her truly happy.
I've seen women younger than me who got married out of pregnancy or become single moms. I have nothing against these people. In fact, I applaud them because giving birth and raising a child are huge responsibilities that they must get accustomed to. Being a mom entails unconditional sacrifice and devotion.
Yet do all of these women who became mothers are truly prepared for the challenge that awaits them? I've heard some women who delved into depression because their careers had suffered, their financial freedom have been curtailed or their emotions are just not equipped yet for the hardships of motherhood.
So this brings me the big question. Does this justify bringing a child into the world?
As heartless as it may sound, I believe women have a choice, therefore, I agree with abortion. Having said these, I believe a lot of women out there will be shocked out of their wits. Abortion, as others mostly say, is comparable to murder as it deprives the life out of unborn children. Being in a catholic country, we are reared to embrace life whenever possible hence women have no choice but to give birth even if it's an unwanted pregnancy.
I'm not saying that abortion is right but I want to point out that women should have the RIGHT in deciding whether to push through with a pregnancy or not. After all, it's our body, it's our life. If raising a child would only foster misery in a woman's entire existence in this world, then I believe it's better to do away with it rather make the child suffer in the end. There are already so many children suffering because of undeserving parents. However, such task should be treated seriously and considered wisely. It wouldn't be wise to abort on a habitual basis as it also places a toll on the health of the woman. Also women should be wary of the type of abortion method used and ensure that it won't place any critical danger on their welfare.
And as for destroying life of unborn children, I would have to say that sometimes it has to be done in order to preserve resources. This is especially true for very populous countries like China where they have the one-child policy. Every human being consumes earth's natural resources and our population just keeps growing at an alarming rate. If there are no means of control in place, our planet may no longer be able to sustain all its inhabitants. It may sound extreme at this point but it's a very likely possibility in the remote future.
Yet abortion may perceive like an escape route for women who didn't want to face the responsibility of motherhood. Of course every woman has its own story for doing so and abortion is never a pleasant task which is why most women who resort to it have very serious reasons for doing so. Let's remember that abortion is only an option and that practicing safe sex to avoid unwanted pregnancy is still the ultimate responsibility of both partners.
I go for pro-choice and I'm not ashamed of it. Every woman must not be afraid to choose what's best for her. Whether it's being a mother or not, she has the right to live to a life that will make her truly happy.
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